October 2008

McClintock on the Propositions

By Jon Huey on October 18, 2008

Prop. 1A High Speed Rail Bond.  NO: This is the most outrageously expensive boondoggle in California’s long history of outrageously expensive boondoggles.  The ultimate cost of this project could end up exceeding $90 billion – or $10,000 per family – all for a train that goes from Los Angeles to San Francisco in two hours longer than it takes to fly.  It’s brought to you by the same folks who botched Boston’s “Big Dig.”  (I’m one of the official opponents of this measure.)

Charlie Brown’s Extreme Anti-Marriage Support

By Jon Huey on October 10, 2008

This is a press release from the Yes on Proposition 8 campaign on Charlie's opposition on the initiative to protect marriage. After months of being wishy-washy on the issue, Charlie finally stated his position on last night's Bruce Maiman Show when a caller repeatedly pressed him on where he stood on Proposition 8.

Charlie Brown’s Extreme Anti-Marriage Support

Great Summary on the Race by Roll Call

By Jon Huey on October 8, 2008

Here is a great summary on where the race stands today, written by Roll Call.

California
House
4th district
Incumbent: John Doolittle (R) is retiring
Outlook: Likely Republican

State Sen. Tom McClintock (R) is well positioned to beat retired Air Force Lt. Col. Charlie Brown (D) and should win comfortably when all is said and done in this solidly conservative Northern California district.

Cal-Tax Calls on Brown to Stop Deceptive Attack

By Jon Huey on October 7, 2008

October 7, 2008

MEMO

Fm: Bill George, McClintock for Congress
To: News Media
Re: Charlie Brown’s Mailer Distorts the Truth
Cal-Tax calls on Brown to Stop Deceptive Attack

Charlie Brown is distorting the record and making wild accusations in an effort to discredit Tom McClintock’s record. Trailing by 8 points in the most recent poll, Brown is fabricating claims in a desperate attempt to deceive voters.

New Radio Spot Featuring Fred Thompson

By Jon Huey on October 1, 2008

A new 60-second radio ad featuring conservative Republican Fred Thompson highlights Tom McClintock’s budget and financial expertise as strong reasons to send him to Congress. McClintock’s independent prudent approach to the $700 billion bailout is in stark contrast to his opponent’s support of Nancy Pelosi’s partisan Democratic approach to the issue. “Democrats, Republicans, and independents all agree when it comes to watching the budget and fighting for the taxpayer, Tom McClintock is the one we can trust,” Thompson says.